Ferns Castle, (HI) - Wexford

Last admission 45mins before closing exhibition; toilets; disabled toilet; car park; tearoom. Restricted disabled access to the castle.

Built in the 13th century, possibly by William, Earl Marshall, the castle was originally square with large corner towers. Only half of the castle remains, and the most complete tower contains a fine circular chapel with carved ornaments. The tower also has several original fireplaces and a vaulted basement.

Excavations have revealed a rock-cut ditch outside the castle walls.